Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25

Business Segments · Other Underwriting Expense

Other Insurance Operations — Other Underwriting Expense

Markel Other Insurance Operations — Other Underwriting Expense increased by 5405.2% to $19.21M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.1%, from $14.01M to $19.21M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Other Insurance Operations — Other Underwriting Expense shows an upward trend with a 210.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ2 2025Jul 30, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate rising operational overhead or inefficiencies, while a decrease suggests improved cost management.

Detailed definition

Represents the administrative and operational costs associated with underwriting activities within the non-core insuranc...

Peer comparison

Similar to 'Other Underwriting Expenses' or 'General and Administrative Expenses' in insurance segment reporting.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_other_insurance_operations_other_underwriting_expense

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25
Value$440.50K$440.50K$440.50K$440.50K$1.28M$2.48M-$2.26M-$1.96M$1.26M$14.01M$27.00K$1.66M$349.00K$19.21M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+191.5%+93.1%-191.2%+13.3%+164.2%>999%-99.8%>999%-78.9%>999%
YoY Change+191.5%+462.8%-613.1%-544.9%-1.9%+465.2%+101.2%+184.5%-72.3%+37.1%
Range-$2.26M$19.21M
CAGR+219.5%
Avg YoY Growth+21.0%
Median YoY Growth+69.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markel's other insurance operations — other underwriting expense?
Markel (MKL) reported other insurance operations — other underwriting expense of $19.21M in Q2 2025.
How has Markel's other insurance operations — other underwriting expense changed year-over-year?
Markel's other insurance operations — other underwriting expense increased by 37.1% year-over-year, from $14.01M to $19.21M.
What is the long-term trend for Markel's other insurance operations — other underwriting expense?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Markel's other insurance operations — other underwriting expense has grown at a 210.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.76M to $16.95M.
What does other insurance operations — other underwriting expense mean?
The administrative costs incurred to support underwriting activities in the other insurance segment.